How to Watch Hawaii vs. Cal: Hawai'i Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 24, 2025

The Hawai'i Bowl will see Micah Alejado and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the California Golden Bears hit the field on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The matchup begins at 8 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN. Tune in to ESPN to see the Rainbow Warriors battle the Golden Bears.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the California Golden Bears.

How to Watch Hawaii vs. Cal

• When: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Hawaii's 2025 Schedule

Hawaii 2025 Stats & Insights

• From an offensive standpoint, Hawaii ranks 62nd in the FBS with 393.7 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 52nd in total defense (351.3 yards allowed per contest).
• Hawaii ranks 63rd in pass defense this year (218 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 289.7 passing yards per game.
• The Rainbow Warriors rank 61st in scoring offense (28.5 points per game) and 58th in scoring defense (23.5 points allowed per game) this year.
• While the Rainbow Warriors' run defense ranks 43rd with 133.3 rushing yards allowed per game, they've been less successful on offense, ranking 10th-worst (104 rushing yards per game).
• Hawaii is putting up a 44.8% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (33rd in the FBS), and is surrendering a 34.9% third-down conversion rate (34th) on the other side of the ball.
• The Rainbow Warriors own the 99th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -4, forcing 14 turnovers (85th in the FBS) while turning it over 18 times (91st in the FBS).

Hawaii 2025 Key Players

Cal's 2025 Schedule

Cal 2025 Stats & Insights

• Cal is putting up 347.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 359 total yards per game (60th-ranked).
• Cal's passing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 270.2 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 197.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 37th.
• In terms of points scored the Golden Bears rank 88th in the FBS (24.8 points per game), and they are 78th on the other side of the ball (26.5 points allowed per contest).
• The Golden Bears rank worst in rushing yards per game (77.2), but they've been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 86th in the FBS with 161.7 rushing yards allowed per contest.
• In terms of third-down efficiency, Cal ranks 69th in the FBS (39.6% third-down conversion percentage) and 93rd defensively (41.1% third-down rate allowed).
• After forcing 13 turnovers (95th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (59th in the FBS) this season, the Golden Bears have the 82nd-ranked turnover margin of -2.

Cal 2025 Key Players

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